Probabilistic heterogeneous Stirling numbers and Bell polynomials
Abstract
Let Y be a random variable satisfying specific moment conditions. This paper introduces and investigates probabilistic heterogeneous Stirling numbers of the second kind and probabilistic heterogeneous Bell polynomials. These structures unify several classical and probabilistic families, including those of Stirling, Lah, Bell and Lah-Bell. By integrating the heterogeneous framework of Kim and Kim with probabilistic extensions, we derive explicit formulas, Dobiński-like identities, and recurrence relations. We further establish connections to partial Bell polynomials and provide applications for Poisson and Bernoulli distributions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics
Mathematical functions and polynomials
Advanced Mathematical Identities
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint